Remember, up till 1964 most coins had their mint marks on the reverse side. The "E" is actually an F and is the monogram of the coin's designer J.E. Fraser.
There's more information at the Related Question.
Coins have dates and bills have series. The "E" is actually an F and is the monogram of the coin's designer James Earle Fraser. For an estimate of the coin's value please post a new, separate question with its date.
The 'E' you see is actually a 'F' and it's not a mintmark, it's the designers initial (Fraser) mintmarks are on the reverse of all Indian head nickels. A 1930 nickel in average collectible condition is $1.00-$3.00
To clear things up: > Not an "E" mintmark. What you're seeing is a small F, which is the initial of the designer James Fraser. Mint marks on Buffalo nickels are below the words FIVE CENTS on the back. > Either "Indian head" or "buffalo", but not "buffalo head". Buffalo nickels show the whole animal! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1927 US nickel?" for more information
To clear things up:The coin is called a buffalo nickel or Indian Head nickel rather than "bison"."F" is not a mint mark, but rather the initial of the coin's designer James E. Fraser. Prior to 1968 mint marks were located on the reverse side of the nickel.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.
To clear things up:Your coin is an Indian head nickel, not a Liberty nickel. Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912.The letter F isn't a mint mark. It's the initial of the coin's designer, James E. Fraser. Mint marks were on the backs of nickels until 1964.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for more information.
Remember, up till 1964 most coins had their mint marks on the reverse side. The "E" is actually an F and is the monogram of the coin's designer J.E. Fraser. There's more information at the Related Question.
The "F" is not a mintmark, it's the designer James E. Fraser initial and is on all Buffalo nickels, mintmarks are on the back of the coin under the words FIVE CENTS. Value for circulated coins are 25 cents to $1.00
If your Indian head buffalo nickel has the phrase "plurbus undum" with an "e" in front of it, it may be a misprint or a novelty coin, as the correct phrase is "E Pluribus Unum." The value of such a coin can vary significantly based on its condition and rarity; it could be worth a few dollars to a collector or potentially more if it's a recognized error. To get a precise valuation, it’s best to consult a coin expert or a reputable coin dealer.
There is no 1936 E Buffalo Head Nickel. You've probably mistaken an "S" for an E. The D and S are mints marks, telling you which mint the coin was made, coins with no mint mark (or a P) were made at the Philadelphia Mint. In general this coin will be worth $1.00, higher if in better condition.
$10 Indian Head gold coins were minted for many years. In order to give an estimated value the date on your coin must be known.
Sorry, no "E" mintmarks, look at the coin again and post new question
It's sometimes difficult to read, but the phrase is the US motto E Pluribus Unum ("Out of many, one") that appears on all American coins.